Welder - Hiring Event

Wastequip•Erial, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wastequip Steel Division has an immediate opportunity for a Welder to support our Erial, NJ manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will be a MIG Welder with prior experience in a manufacturing environment. This role involves positioning parts, tack welding, performing MIG welds along various weld lines, and using a cutting torch. The employee will also be responsible for examining welds, scarfing or grooving welds, and grinding off excess weld, slag, or splatter. Other duties as assigned. The position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, lift, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physical requirements include regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs., frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lifting and/or moving 90 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Requirements

MIG Welding experience is a must
Six months or more of related experience and/or training preferred
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Knowledge of basic math, tape measure reading, fractions & decimals
Ability to understands and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
Experienced in a fast paced production environment preferred
Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED/Technical School is preferred

Responsibilities

Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or floor, or clamps parts together along layout marks
Lays out, positions, and tack welds work pieces
MIG Welds along vertical, horizontal, and overhead weld lines
Connects regulator valves to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for cutting torch.
Turns regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch, and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame.
Holds & guides torch at proper angle to cut metal
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
Scarfs or grooves welds and parts
Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or splatter
Other duties as assigned